Police Department
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 16, 2022
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Salinas Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 16, 2022
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Salinas Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device...
How Are Drones Used in Emergencies?
April 16, 2022
The Salinas Police (SPD) and Fire (SFD) Departments frequently work together in the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones. The use of UAVs helps emergency personnel see "hidden threats" during emergencies, like during the 2022 Abbott Incident that begain the evening of April 13th.
The SPD UAV Unit used drones equipped with thermal cameras to locate hot spots not visible at ground level. Drone video helps firefighting efforts by eliminating the need to put firefighters in dangerous position such as roof tops and allows fire personnel to focus...
Salinas Police Department
Contact Email (link sends e-mail)
Street Address: 312 E. Alisal Street Salinas
Regular Hours:
Contact Phone Number: - Mon:8:00 am-5:00 pmTue:
8:00 am-5:00 pmWed:
8:00 am-5:00 pmThu:
8:00 am-5:00 pmFri:
8:00 am-5:00 pmSat:
closedSun:
closed
Emergency: CALL 911
Non-Emergency:
(831) 758-7321
All Divisions:
(831) 758-7090
Crime Tip Line:
(831) 775-4222
Fax:
(831) 775-4281
Organization Chart:
police_org_chart_pdf
